The Boy in the Striped Pajamas

By: John Boyne

Narrated by: Michael Maloney

The story of The Boy in the Striped Pajamas is very difficult to describe. Usually we give some information about the audiobook, but in this case we think that would spoil the listening. We think it's important that you start to listen without knowing what it is about.

If you do start to listen, you will go on a journey with a nine-year-old boy named Bruno. (Though this isn't a story for nine-year-olds.) And sooner or later, you will arrive with Bruno at the fence.

Fences like this exist all over the world. We hope that you never have to encounter such a fence.

©2006 John Boyne (P)2006 Random House Inc. Listening Library, an imprint of the Random House Audio Publishing Group

Critic reviews

"His combination of strong characterization and simple, honest narrative make this powerful and memorable tale a unique addition to Holocaust literature." (School Library Journal

Much Better than the Movie

I was very impressed by "The Boy in the Striped Pajamas". It is an interesting take on a horific event told with such innocence that I cried many times throughout the story. Thank you Audible.com for caring this book!

Excellent!!

If I could rate this 10 stars I would. Gripping story; a must read for older children and adults alike. Much, much better than the movie. I highly recommend this book.

Deeply Moving Book

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes!

What did you like best about this story?

All the characters just came to life with the audio...so wonderful listening to this story.

Excellent

I loved this book and didn't remember when I started reading that it was the book of the great movie -- that I never got to see. I can visualize why the movie was a success -- the book is excellent -- I listen to quite a bit of Holocaust literature (more is becoming available at audible.com) and I think this is the first time I've read a book taking the standpoint of a German family during the Holocaust -- and an officers family no less. It's written in a way that is certainly not sensational thus an excellent addition to required reading for high school students. The innocence of the boy might be difficult to accept, but it was a different time. I just wish the book was longer (more detail at the end.)

Amazing book it's a must listen to

It was a great book and the voice of the reader goes great with the book and I understand the book why more then I did reading the book

A truly gripping story that everyone should read.

The Boy in the Striped Pajamas is a truly gripping story that I could not put down. An excellent read!

Very moving

From a 9 year olds point of view. It’s extremely sad yet moving. A must read.

Well Written Book, Difficult Subject.

the narrator was great. I have seen the movie so I knew what it was about. it is a sad fictional story about a historical event.

Incredible

This story is out of this world. I couldn’t stop listening and wanted more when it was over. The authors interview at the end is equally brilliant. This will sit with me for quite some time.

This book is Great

The story is really good, it's moving and sad and wonderful. Also the reader does an excellent job.